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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1899
Page
6
The governor of New York Theodore Roosevelt plans to wrestle to reduce his flesh and a number of contenders push their claims. Professor Atlas the Boston champion says Roosevelt told him he would accept a match.
James Mitchell Atlas won two of three falls in the Atlas Dwyer wrestling match and waited for a telegram from Albany. Atlas sought a governor Roosevelt position as wrestling instructor if he defeated Dwyer, with Roosevelt promising the post. Atlas heads to Albany for a possible meeting as news from Albany promises more interest in the days ahead.
In today’s issue Cherian part highlights a extended debate where the doctor, known for his habit, came out ahead. An interview with M. is noted as part of the feature.
A bronze statue titled Grief, commissioned by the Ames family for Governor Oliver Ames’s grave, has been completed and placed on a granite pedestal. Sculptor Robert Kraus of Boston, known for drapery and action figures, created the one-and-a-half life size statue. The inscription notes Ames as the thirty-fifth Governor of Massachusetts under the Constitution.
Washington dispatch reports Mrs. John M. Thurston once Lola Purman has not appeared on professional boards. Her father confirms she was married to Walter Tripp, later divorced, and never taught college or kindergarten. She lived with her parents in the city for two years and returned to domestic life.
The text gives step by step laundry directions for gentle cleaning. It advises using warm water and Go Dust Washing Powder, rinsing in cold water, and ironing on the wrong side. It also suggests pressing with a flannel pad and avoiding starch or bluing.
Richard Croker received a formal acknowledgment from Daniel Tallon Lord Mayor of Dublin and John Redmond for a $15,000 pledge from Tammany Hall and associates to buy Avondale and safeguard the Parnell homestead. They credit Croker and his network for saving Irish families from eviction and praise the gesture.
Directors including Mr Charles M Cabot Miss Charlotte H Cabot George E Cabot and others host a fair and sale at the Vendome today from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. for the benefit of the Massachusetts Infant Asylum.
In Charleston on November 24 1899 black ministers preach impending doom as century ends and meteors are seen as warnings. Fear spreads from coast to sea islands with many fleeing to cities for protection while fields lie fallow and work slows as religious fervor rises.
Ellery P. Ingham former United States district attorney and Harvey K. Newitt his partner were sentenced by Judge McPherson to imprisonment for two years and six months and a $1 fine plus trial costs for conspiracy to bribe a secret service operative linked to a revenue stamp counterfeiting plot led by William Jacobs and William Kendig, Lancaster cigar dealers.
Edmund B. O Kennedy known as Featherstone describes long imprisonment in Dublin Castle era, harsh diet, dark cells, and brutal treatment. He alleges officials were promoted after taunting prisoners and recalls bribery offers and no evidence to convict. He plans to speak publicly in Brighton.
The St. Louis Pilgrims from Mt. Pleasant and several Knights of Columbus councils gathered at Hotel Bellevue last night. Captain D. J. Gorman presided as vice-president grand knight presented Warden P. A. Kearns with a 16 piece silver service. Rev. J. M. Mulcahy described trip incidents while Past Grand Knight Dever and others recounted events.
Voters use printed instructions in booths while choosing ballots. Cushing Medical Supply Co advertises a Thanksgiving special package including champagne brandy rye whiskey port wine sherry and tokay priced at 8.65 for one set. Orders accepted from 580 Washington St.
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